Gumball Drift
- April 4, 2016
- Ghost Machine
Get on Steam"Gumball Drift is a fast-paced arcade-style VR racing game with a God's eye perspective. Compete against AI opponents on various tracks, using power-ups like repair packs, force fields, and nitro to gain an edge. Avoid collisions to maintain your lead and drift your way to the finish line."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Gumball Drift features cute mini maps and toy car models, providing a fun and nostalgic racing experience reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- The game is visually appealing with bright, cartoon-style graphics that work well in VR, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
- The driving and drifting mechanics are fun, and the game is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for casual gaming.
- The game lacks polish and feels more like a mobile title, with limited content and repetitive gameplay that doesn't justify its price.
- Multiplayer functionality is broken, with poor matchmaking and confusing race mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- There is no support for motion controllers, requiring a gamepad to play, which limits accessibility for some users.
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music has received negative feedback, with players noting the absence of an in-game soundtrack and describing the sound effects as monotonous and grating. The volume controls are ineffective, leading to overwhelming audio levels, particularly at the start of races, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The sound of the game can wear on you as well, with no in-game soundtrack; all you're left with is the odd hum of the cars and the monotone fireworks at the end of the race.”
“I later found out the volume sliders only affect the main menu, and even with the sound off, the music at the start of the race will blow out your eardrums.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable driving and drifting mechanics, though they lack depth. The visuals are reminiscent of older cartoon-style graphics, but they are rendered clearly in a VR environment, accommodating both seated and standard gameplay without issues.
“The driving and drifting mechanics are fun but lack depth.”
“Visually, it's basic cartoon-style graphics, very much akin to games from 10 years ago, but it is rendered brightly and clearly within your VR environment. Seated or standard gameplay (or both) poses no issues.”
“The gameplay feels outdated and lacks innovation, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the game is slow, leading to moments of boredom during play.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a basic cartoon style reminiscent of games from a decade ago, yet they are rendered brightly and clearly, providing a smooth experience in both VR and standard gameplay modes.
“The graphics are a basic cartoon style, reminiscent of games from a decade ago, but they are rendered brightly and clearly in your VR environment, making both seated and standard gameplay enjoyable.”
“The visuals have a charming cartoon style that feels nostalgic, yet they are presented in a bright and clear manner, enhancing the overall experience in both VR and standard gameplay.”
“The graphics are very basic, resembling cartoon style visuals that feel outdated, similar to games from a decade ago. While they are rendered brightly and clearly, they lack the depth and detail expected in modern titles.”
“The visuals are reminiscent of older games, with a simplistic cartoon style that doesn't impress. Although they are bright and clear, they fail to deliver the immersive experience that players have come to expect.”
“The graphics are quite underwhelming, with a cartoonish aesthetic that feels like a step back in time. Despite being rendered well in VR, they lack the sophistication and detail of contemporary games.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable, but players consistently report encountering numerous bugs that affect its stability.
“Fun game, but it is buggy.”
